Retiring Sastre touched by farewells of fellow professionals
Spaniard says he’ll have a unspecified future role in the sport As reported yesterday, Saturday marked the official end of the competitive career of Carlos Sastre, who was first to the line in the elimination race held at the Criterium […]
Cadel Evans confirms he wants to ride Olympic Games after Tour de France
Promises to be fully committed for Australian team The defence of his Tour de France title will undoubtedly be of prime importance to Cadel Evans next year but the Australian has said that he is also open to competing in […]
Carlos Sastre rides his final race in Oviedo, now officially retired
Spaniard beats Juan Jose Cobo and others in farewell event The 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre today competed in his final professional race, a month and a half after he announced that he was retiring from the sport. […]
Sorensen targeting wins in 2012, particularly national championship victory
Saxo Bank rider pleased with season, although not satisfied with outcome of Tour He’s ridden well this year but the lack of a victory in 2011 means that Chris Anker Sorensen has one major goal looking towards next season. “I […]
Current Kazkahstan cycling federation chief proposes Vinokourov as a possible successor
Appointment would likely lead to differing reactions at home and abroad Alexandre Vinokourov’s political and sporting links in Kazakhstan have long been known, with the pro being tipped to take over as team manager of the Astana squad when he […]
Warnambool Classic: Pearson clocks up another big success for Genesys Wealth Advisors
Nathan Haas nets second in 262 kilometre event Victorious in the recent Jayco Herald Sun Tour and Japan Cup with Nathan Haas, the Genesys Wealth Advisors team clocked up another strong win today when Joel Pearson soloed to victory in […]
Alex Dowsett Interview: Successful first year with Sky bodes well for 2012
Olympics a target, British time trial champ also looking forward to working with Mark Cavendish It’s a big step up to the World Tour from riding at U23 level. Some find it a struggle and take a season or two […]
Daryl Impey talks about return to the top flight with GreenEdge
Likely to make Grand Tour debut in the Giro d’Italia South African cyclist Daryl Impey has taken the positives from a tough year and is to return to top flight cycling with GreenEdge next season. After the ill-fated Pegasus project […]
Rory Sutherland excited by UnitedHealthcare growth
Australian says he is looking forward to racing hard next season The UnitedHealthcare pro cycling team enjoyed its first season as a Pro Continental team, racing a more extensive program than its traditional American schedule. Robert Förster won a stage […]
Björn Leukemans extends with Vacansoleil-DCM through 2013
Pay rise for Belgian classics rider after his strongest season to date Björn Leukemans has extended his contract with Vacansoleil-DCM through 2013 and, since he enjoyed the best season of his career to date, the 34-year-old has managed to negotiate […]
